Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is a documentary that explores the personal and professional history of the singer. The film follows his journey from his childhood in Indiana and his time with the Jackson 5 to his global success as a solo artist and the events leading up to his death in 2009. It examines his career achievements, humanitarian work, and the legal challenges he faced, utilizing archive footage, family photographs, and rare recordings.

Directed by Andrew Eastel and produced by David Gest, the film features interviews with the singer's mother, Katherine Jackson, and his siblings, Tito and Rebbie Jackson. Other contributors include family members and music industry figures such as Dionne Warwick and Smokey Robinson. The credited cast consists of 21 people, including David Gest and members of the Jackson family.

Released in 2011, this United States production has a runtime of 149 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,400 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 8.1/10 from 192 votes on TMDB.